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  1. Combine the water and salt in a large pot and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil. Add whole grain amaranth, cover pot and reduce burner to its lowest setting. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed. 
  2. Turn off heat, add in the cheddar and cream cheese. Stir well until melted. 

Optional Toppings: red pepper flakes, sweet and spicy green apple salsa, broccoli or other steamed veggies, grilled shrimp. 

Banner Image: 
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Grain: 
Amaranth [1]
Teaser Image: 
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Ingredients: 

1 cup whole grain amaranth

3 cups water

Salt, to taste

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

3 tablespoons cream cheese

 

Active time: 
5 minutes
Yield: 
4 servings
Nutrition: 
Calories: 330, Total Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Sodium: 220mg, Carbohydrate: 33g, Total Sugar: 1g, Added Sugar 0g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 14g
Author: 

Recipe and photo courtesy of OrganicGrains.com [2].

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Diet: 
Latin American Heritage Diet
Recipe tags: 
Quick & Easy Affordable
Course: 
Side dishes
Meal: 
Lunch
Dietary choice: 
Vegetarian Gluten-free
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Source URL: https://oldwayspt.org/recipes/amaranth-cheese-grits

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[1] https://oldwayspt.org/grain/amaranth
[2] https://organicgrains.com